The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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Paternal Family Tree: Heveningham
On 3rd November 1601 [his father] John Heveningham (age 24) and [his step-mother] Bridget Paston (age 19) were married at St Margaret's Church, Paston [Map].
In 1604 William Heveningham was born to [his father] John Heveningham (age 27).
In 1633 William Heveningham (age 29) was appointed High Sheriff of Norfolk.
On 17th June 1633 [his father] John Heveningham (age 56) died.
Before 1639 William Heveningham (age 34) and Katherine Wallop were married.
In 1639 [his daughter] Elizabeth Heveningham was born to William Heveningham (age 35) and [his wife] Katherine Wallop at Heveningham, Suffolk.
In April 1640 William Heveningham (age 36) was elected MP Stockbridge during the Short Parliament.
In November 1640 Humphrey Coningsbury (age 17) was elected MP Herefordshire in the Long Parliament.
William Heveningham (age 36) was elected MP Stockbridge during the Long Parliament.
Robert Crane 1st Baronet (age 54) was elected MP Sudbury in the Long Parliament holding the seat until his death in 1643.
John Jennings was elected MP St Albans during the Long Parliament.
John Glynne (age 38) was elected MP Westminster during the Long Parliament.
In 1641 [his son] John Heveningham was born to William Heveningham (age 37) and [his wife] Katherine Wallop at Heveningham, Suffolk.
In 1642 [his daughter] Bridget Heveningham was born to William Heveningham (age 38) and [his wife] Katherine Wallop at Heveningham, Suffolk.
In 1648 [his wife] Katherine Wallop died.
In 1649 William Heveningham (age 45) refused to sign the death warrant of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 48).
In 1655 William Heveningham (age 51) and Mary Carey (age 24) were married. The difference in their ages was 27 years. She the daughter of John Carey 2nd Earl Dover (age 47) and Abigail Cockayne Countess Dover (age 45).
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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In 1660 [his daughter] Abigail Heveningham was born to William Heveningham (age 56) and [his wife] Mary Carey (age 29). She married before 9th June 1680 John Newton 3rd Baronet, son of John Newton 2nd Baronet and Mary Eyre, and had issue.
In 1664 William Heveningham (age 60) was imprisoned at Windsor, Berkshire [Map].
In 1675 [his son] William Heveningham died.
In 1678 William Heveningham (age 74) died.
In 1696 [his former wife] Mary Carey (age 65) died.
[his son] William Heveningham was born to William Heveningham and Mary Carey. He married his fifth cousin once removed Barbara Villiers, daughter of George Villiers 4th Viscount Grandison and Mary Leigh Viscountess Grandison.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 17 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 19 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 24 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Heveningham 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Heveningham 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Savile 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Heveningham of Ketteringham 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Anthony Heveningham 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ralph Shelton
Great x 2 Grandmother: Alice Shelton
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Clere 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Clere
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Uvedale
GrandFather: Arthur Heveningham 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Father: John Heveningham 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
William Heveningham 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England